Priyadarshan confirms exit from Hera Pheri 3 as legal disputes cloud film’s future

Akshay Kumar's Cape of Good Films LLP issued a public notice claiming exclusive worldwide rights to Hera Pheri 3, warning against third-party dealings. This comes amid Priyadarshan's exit as director, after alleging repeated insults from producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The film was set to reunite Akshay, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal.

Priyadarshan's confirmation came after Firoz Nadiadwala publicly said that he's no longer part of the project.

Priyadarshan's confirmation came after Firoz Nadiadwala publicly said that he's no longer part of the project.

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has made shocking revelations about the troubled future of Hera Pheri 3, starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty, claiming that the much-awaited comedy sequel may never be made with its original cast due to ongoing legal disputes over the franchise's rights.'Firoz Nadiadwala Has Insulted Me'In an interview with Mid-day, Priyadarshan alleged that producer Firoz Nadiadwala had once urged Akshay not to make Hera Pheri 3 . "Firoz told Akshay, ‘You have the rights to make Hera Pheri 3, but never make it with Priyadarshan. That’s my only request.’ He has insulted me so many times,” the director claimed. He further alleged that Nadiadwala had criticised his edit of the original Hera Pheri, calling it a 'poor man's version.''Bohot Saare Issues Hai...': Akshay Kumar Says Hera Pheri 3 With Paresh Rawal & Suniel Shetty NOT Happening Anytime Soon View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suniel Shetty (@suniel.shetty)'Akshay, Suniel, & Paresh Requested Me To Make Hera Pheri 3'Priyadarshan stated that he had initially agreed to direct the third instalment after Akshay, Suniel and Paresh personally requested him to return. According to the filmmaker, the trio was excited after hearing his story, and he believed the film had the potential to become one of India's biggest comedy franchises.'Hera Pheri 3 Will Be Dead'However, Priyadarshan claimed the project hit a major roadblock in 2025 after receiving a call from Seven Arts Films' GP Vijayakumar, who allegedly warned that making the film would violate existing rights. "This is why I said that Hera Pheri 3 may never see the screens with the same characters. You will never see them again as it has too many legal issues. According to me, Hera Pheri was born, Hera Pheri 2 became sick, and Hera Pheri 3 will be dead,” he said.Earlier this year, Akshay revealed that Hera Pheri 3 is not happening at the moment. He further added that the film will come at its own time, saying that when the time is right, it will be made, and he just hopes they aren’t too old by then.Priyadarshan Says He's No Longer Part Of Akshay Kumar's Hera Pheri 3 Amid Legal Issues: 'It Will Never Hit The Screens'Hera Pheri, first released in 2000 and directed by Priyadarshan, was followed by its sequel, Phir Hera Pheri, which released in 2006. Over the years, the franchise has evolved into a cult classic.

'Hera Pheri 3' has once again found itself in troubled waters. Although the third instalment of the beloved comedy franchise was officially announced in January 2025, the film recently suffered another setback after producer Firoz A. Nadiadwallah confirmed that Priyadarshan would no longer direct the project. The filmmaker has now revealed that a combination of legal complications and his strained relationship with the producer led to his exit.

Director Priyadarshan has officially confirmed that he is no longer part of the third instalment in the film franchise, Hera Pheri 3. The film has faced delays due to ongoing legal battles